FANTASY HOCKEY

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Tyler Bozak and David Clarkson both missed the first practice day of Toronto Maple Leafs training camp with lower-body injuries, and coach Randy Carlyle didn't say when he expects either player to be ready.

After Thursdays frightening scene in Montreal, news that Johnny Boychuk was cleared to fly home with his team is most welcome. The Boston Bruins defenseman was unable to get up off the ice on his own after being hit into the boards by Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty.

A former first-round draft pick with the Florida Panthers joins Michael Del Zotto of the New York Rangers, Dmitry Orlov of the Washington Capitals and Jake Gardiner of the Toronto Maple Leafs on a short list of promising, young defensemen rumored to be on the NHL trade block.

Now that the leverage-less Washington Capitals have little choice but to trade a disenchanted Martin Erat, where does the 32-year-old end up? ESPN's Pierre LeBrun proposes the Vancouver Canucks are among a gaggle of teams intrigued by the idea of dealing for the proven winger.

Despite their place in the standings, the Buffalo Sabres have remained in the forefront of NHL thought recently, as there were rumors of a coach/GM firing, followed by the actual firing of Ron Rolston and Darcy Regier.

If the latest popular scuttlebutt evolves into reality, a couple of promising young NHLers would soon be on the move. Here's a speculative look at two figures who feature prominently in ongoing trade gossip -- forward Brayden Schenn of the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto -- and the fantasy fallout from a couple of potential transactions.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, and the first quarter of the season complete for most NHL teams, there will begin to be a little uptick in action -- and certainly in rumors regarding possible action.